Bangladesh ready to make its presence felt
C Raja Mohan, writing in the Indian Express , says Bangladesh’s zeal in co-hosting the World Cup signals the maturing of a nation and a new reality in which Bangladesh is ready to take off on the global stage.
The team’s can-do spirit underlines a defining moment in the political evolution of our [India] very special eastern neighbour.
There is something naive, even hopeful, about it, a place that isn't jaded by hype, that is moved enough by it to take to the streets.
"I've played every type of cricket and every tournament and, up to now, I've lived up to my potential. I haven't let anyone down. So why should I be sad? This is a God-blessed career."
Nikita Bastian is a sub-editor at ESPNcricinfo